Bajara Plant Hire is seeking an experienced Diesel Fitter / Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our growing team onsite in Central Queensland.

This is a DIDO role based on site near Gladstone on a 15/6 roster. This would ideally suit someone based in Gladstone or Rockhampton. Bajara will provide a fully maintained company vehicle.

You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing our fleet of civil construction and heavy plant equipment, ensuring machines are operating safely and efficiently.

This is a great opportunity to join a well established civil and plant hire company where your skills are valued, and your work directly supports major infrastructure and construction projects.

About Bajara Plant Hire

Bajara Plant Hire is one of Australia’s largest Indigenous owned heavy equipment and civil services providers, operating nationally with current rapid growth.

We support major civil infrastructure, renewable energy, mining and major construction projects, by supplying heavy machinery, operators and maintenance services.

Our team takes pride in reliability, safety and quality workmanship, and we are continuing to grow as demand for our services increases across the country.

The Role

Working on site, your responsibilities will include:

- Diagnosing faults and repairing heavy diesel engines and mobile plant
- Servicing and maintaining machinery including excavators, loaders, graders, dozers, dump trucks and support equipment
- Attending breakdowns and performing field repairs when required




- Performing preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing
- Completing job cards and service records
- Ensuring equipment meets safety and compliance standards
- Working with the operations team to keep plant running efficiently

This role will run for the length of the project in Central Qld for up to 2 years, with potential permanent opportunities following, depending on future project pipeline

What We're Looking For

- Trade qualification in Diesel Fitting or Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
- Minimum 4 years' experience working on heavy diesel machinery
- Current Class C Driver's Licence (mandatory)
- Experience with civil or earthmoving equipment (mandatory )
- Robust fault finding and diagnostic skills
- Ability to work independently and manage jobs efficiently
- Commitment to high safety standards
- Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply
- Only workers with valid Australian work rights will be considered

What We Offer

- Above market salary package
- Company vehicle provided
- Work on a late model fleet of civil and heavy plant equipment
- Supportive team environment
- Growing company with major project exposure

Why Join Bajara?

At Bajara Plant Hire, you're not just another number. You'll be part of a close knit team delivering real work on major civil projects across Queensland.

We value skilled tradespeople, reliability, and people who take pride in their work.

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📌 Diesel Fitter – Field Service (Gladstone)
🏢 Bajara Plant Hire
📍 Gladstone